Over the last few years that he has been traveling by the subway, Ricky has made an interesting observation. Every time the train is late by more than six minutes, it gets extremely crowded and Ricky finds it impossible to get a seat. In the last 6 years, it has never happened that the train arrived more than six minutes late and Ricky could find a place to sit.

Which of the following conclusions can most properly be drawn from the above statements?

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The number of people traveling by the subway has increased several times over the last few years.

If the train comes on time, Ricky will definitely get a place to sit.

If Ricky does not find a seat in the train, it must have arrived more than six minutes late.

The Transport Authority needs to urgently increase the frequency of subway trains.

If the train arrives more than six minutes late, Ricky will most likely not find a place to sit.

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What this question tests

Whether you can identify the argument's main conclusion as opposed to a supporting premise.

Selecting a restatement of a premise or a side point instead of the central conclusion.